This week my children's book reviews include an adventure full of magical tricks, a little girl who finds an enchanted reindeer, a book full of unicorns and Christmas classic which is accessible to all.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE GREATEST MAGICIAN
IN THE WORLD BY MATT EDMONDSON & GARRY PARSONS
CHILDREN 6+
Elliot loves magic and
wants to follow in his great grandfather's footsteps; The Amazing
Dextrini! He is determined to find the Greatest Magician in the World
to learn how to perform magic tricks. On Elliot's adventure young
readers can also learn amazing tricks whether it's how to make an
object vanish; perform a card trick or predict the future. This
interactive book is certain to be a big hit at Christmas for the
whole family.
ISBN 9781509806188 HB
Macmillan £14.99
LAST STOP ON THE
REINDEER EXPRESS BY MAUDI POWELL-TUCK & KARL JAMES MOUNTFORD
PICTURE BOOK 3+
When Mia's dad can't come
home for Christmas, she takes a ride on an enchanted reindeer so she
deliver her card to him. Join Mia through peek-through pages and
hidden flaps, that will envelop you in the warmth of the festive
season. It reminds us that family makes it special however far away
they are. This is perfect for little ones who are anxious about
spending time apart from a family member, for the first time.
ISBN 9781848696938 HB
Little Tiger £12.99
PRESS OUT AND DECORATE
UNICORNS BY KATE MCLELLAND
CHILDREN 6+
Create beautiful flying
unicorn decorations to hang or give to friends. Press out each piece;
colour and slot together to make twenty sparkling decorations. Also
available from Nosy Crow is 'The Colouring Book of Cards and
Envelopes, Unicorns and Rainbows” by Rebecca Jones allowing kids to
personalise their own unique stationery. Two magical gifts for
creative children who love mythical horses. Ideal to share and lots
of fun!
ISBN 9781788002172 HB Nosy
Crow £9.99
A CHRISTMAS CAROL BY
CHARLES DICKENS
CHILDREN 9+
A Christmas classic of
virtue and transformation in Barrington Stoke's signature,
dyslexia-friendly format. The book includes a clear typeface and pale
yellow pages to lessen visual stress. Follow the miserly Scrooge, as
he is visited by three ghosts warning him to change his ways before
it's too late! The series includes The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and
Mr Hyde and Of Mice and Men especially designed to be accessible to
all.
ISBN 9781781127537 PB
Barrington Stoke £7.99
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